Thames Water creditors approve Ninth Consent Requests for further funding of £205 million
Thames Water Utilities Ltd (TWUL) announced on Friday that the Ninth Consent Requests launched on 9 April 2026 to be granted access to further funding have been approved by its creditors, including the extension of the June Release Condition to 30 April 2026.
Water sector must take technology-driven approach to debt resolution in order to reduce enforcement levels
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Jamie Gibson, Managing Director at DCBL discusses why the water sector must take a technology-driven approach to debt resolution in order to reduce enforcement levels
EQT’s Investment in Yorkshire Water: why this moment matters more than it might appear
As part of our Expert Focus series, Neal Edmondson, Client Director for Water at consultancy firm BFY Group, takes an in-depth look at Stockholm-headquartered global investment group EQT’s investment in Yorkshire Water – and why this moment matters more than it might appear.
Government announces £86.5 million investment in UK-first green energy hydrogen project
The government has announced a major £86.5 million investment in a UK-first green energy hydrogen project in south Yorkshire which uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Thames Water issues Ninth Consent Requests to secure further funding of £205 million in April 2026
Thames Water has announced the launch today of a ninth set of consent requests relating to the continued availability of the Super Senior Issuer funding - if granted, the consents will allow the company to draw a further £205 million of the Facility in April 2026.
Water UK - are water companies able to spend enough on maintaining their assets?
Water UK, the organisation which represents all the UK water companies is asking whether they are able to spend enough on maintaining their assets following a conference of engineers, economists and government policy officials in London last month.
Northumbrian Water Group confirms £400 million shareholder equity investment
Northumbrian Water Group has confirmed a £400 million equity investment to support delivery of its business plan for the current five-year regulatory period (AMP8), its largest and most ambitious plan for customers and the environment.
Thames Water gets go-ahead from creditors to secure further funding
Thames Water has announced the results of the Eighth Consent Requests and STID Proposal – creditors’ approval means the water company will now be able secure further funding.
Thames Water confirms pledge of £3.4 billion of new equity in improved rescue bid by creditors
Thames Water CEO Chris Weston has issued a detailed announcement via the London Stock Exchange in response to recent press speculation about the terms of the London & Valley Water (L&VW) consortium's proposal for the turnaround, transformation and recapitalisation of Thames Water.
Global investor EQT to acquire 42% stake in Yorkshire Water's parent company Kelda Holdings
Yorkshire Water has announced that EQT has agreed to acquire a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings Limited, the parent company of Yorkshire Water, in a move that signals confidence in the water company’s plans for the future.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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